Cheap flights to Male
The archipelago's main aviation hub is Male International Airport (MLE), located just 3 km from the capital's center. The route network covers 15 major departure cities, providing stable connections with key regions of the world. The highest flight frequency is recorded from Colombo (153 flights per week), Dubai (91 flights), and Kuala Lumpur (71 flights). To plan your trip, it is also useful to explore ways to get to the islands and check the current weather in the region.
A total of 51 airlines operate flights to Male, offering travelers a wide range of flight options. The largest carriers by number of flights are Emirates, Indigo Air, and Etihad, providing high-quality service on board. Below on this page, you will find detailed cards for popular departure cities, including Moscow, which will help you find the most convenient and cost-effective flight option.
Mumbai — Male
Kochi — Male
Kuala Lumpur — Male
Delhi — Male
Sharjah — Male
Colombo — Male
Doha — Male
Bangkok — Male
Abu Dhabi — Male
Manama — Male
Singapore — Male
Riyadh — Male
When is the best time to book a flight to Male?
The price of a flight to Male changes depending on how far ahead you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, book around 25 days before departure, when the average ticket costs about $642. Fares also tend to climb as the departure date gets closer.
Flight insights to Male
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Male — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Male come from Colombo, Dubai and Kuala Lumpur. Colombo leads with around 153 flights a week.
- Colombo153 flights/week
- Dubai91 flights/week
- Kuala Lumpur71 flights/week
- Abu Dhabi50 flights/week
- Doha38 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Male depart from United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka and India. United Arab Emirates alone accounts for about 22% of all direct routes.
- United Arab Emiratesavg $189
- Sri Lankaavg $186
- Indiaavg $120
- Malaysiaavg $149
- Qataravg $208
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Male range from Kuala Lumpur at $149 to Doha at $208 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Colombofrom $186
- Dubaifrom $194
- Kuala Lumpurfrom $149
- Abu Dhabifrom $185
- Dohafrom $208
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Male from right now are Kochi from $101, Mumbai from $106 and Bengaluru from $106.
- Kochifrom $101
- Mumbaifrom $106
- Bengalurufrom $106
- Trivandrumfrom $120
- Kuala Lumpurfrom $149
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Male is from London at about 11h 25m, followed by Paris (11h 7m) and Frankfurt am Main (10h 36m).
- London11h 25m
- Paris11h 7m
- Frankfurt am Main10h 36m
- Zurich10h 30m
- Milan10h 22m
Popular departure cities to Male
Sri Lanka
United Arab Emirates
Malaysia
United Arab Emirates
Qatar
India
Singapore
United Arab Emirates
India
United Kingdom
Thailand
Germany
Russian Federation
India
India
China
India
Austria
Kazakhstan
Turkey
Bangladesh
Azerbaijan
Italy
Switzerland
China
China
Uzbekistan
Bahrain
China
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Poland
France
Czech Republic
Italy
India
India
India
India
India
Bangladesh
Czech Republic
Bangladesh
India
Kazakhstan
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Kazakhstan
Bangladesh
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Saudi Arabia
KazakhstanFrequently asked questions
- How many cities have flights to Male?
- Currently, flights to Male are operated from 15 key cities worldwide presented in our list. This allows travelers to choose convenient routes from countries in Asia and the Middle East, as well as from European metropolises.
- Which cities have the most frequent flights to Male?
- The most popular destinations with the highest number of weekly flights are Colombo (153 flights), Dubai (91 flights), Kuala Lumpur (71 flights), and Abu Dhabi (50 flights).
- How many airlines fly to Male?
- 51 airlines operate regular flights to the capital of the Maldives. The leaders in terms of traffic volume and flight frequency are major market players such as Emirates, Indigo Air, and Etihad.
- Which airports receive flights to Male?
- All international flights arrive at Male International Airport (MLE), which is the country's main air gateway. The airport is located on the separate island of Hulhule and is connected to the city by a modern bridge.
- How to find cheap flights to Male?
- To find the most favorable fares, it is recommended to consider departures from major transit hubs such as Doha or Mumbai. It is also worth checking available options from Moscow in advance and booking tickets several months before your planned travel date.